Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Easy peanut butter balls made with creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar and covered in a sweet chocolate coating. So easy to make and the perfect holiday treat!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate melting wafers
Optional toppings: sea salt, crushed nuts, mini chocolate chips, powdered sugar, coconut or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine peanut butter mixture. Mix together 3/4 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a medium-size bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually add in 1 cup powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Add the last 3/4 cup powdered sugar and mix with your hands until all the sugar is gone. It will start feeling thick.
- Shape. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet. I like to use a small cookie scoop and then roll them in my hands. Place on baking sheet and then freeze for 15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate. In a small bowl, melt 1 1/2 cups chocolate melting wafers in the microwave for 60 seconds or in a double broiler. Stir until melted.
- Dip. Remove the peanut butter balls from freezer and dip them one by one in the chocolate. Make sure they are evenly coated. I like to use a fork to dip them in and then tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
- Chill. Place the dipped chocolate balls back on the parchment paper. Top with sea salt, or other toppings if desired. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow to harden. Best stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
This recipes makes about 24-36 balls depending on the size. They are the perfect bite size treat.
Storing & freezing: They will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for about 1 week. To freeze, place them on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes, or until hard. Then place in a freezer container and store for up to 2 months.
For variation: Skip dipping them in chocolate and roll them in crushed nuts, mini chocolate chips, powder sugar, coconut or sprinkles. Or dip in white chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 31mg, Potassium: 76mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 50IU, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
